Assistant Buyer

Location:  Lewiston Facility/Hybrid

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 1^st shift, 8 hours per day 

Position Status: Full-Time

Remote Policy: This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with RIS Remote Work Policy

The Company:
RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics.  With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more.  Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

The Team:
Our Global Procurement team plays a key role in ensuring the quality and timeliness of product provided to our customers and internal teams.  We work to provide best in class supply chain management practices by establishing and maintaining an exceptional supply base and internal processes that allow for quality parts to meet 100% on time delivery requirements of the internal and external customer.  Key objectives to achieve this goal include supply base strategies, supply chain planning and procurement execution, price negotiation strategies, asset management, supplier risk management, cost management practices, supplier relationship management, supplier quality objectives, compliance administration, continuous improvement and data measurement.

The Role:
The Assistant Buyer is a vital part of the Purchasing team.  This role is responsible to assist the buyers to make sure the correct items of superior quality are received in a timely fashion to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to our production team.  You will work in a dynamic purchasing environment with direct involvement with both internal purchasing teams and external suppliers.

You will spend your time on the following responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to Buyers across procurement activities
• Communicate with the supply base to obtain and clarify critical information
• Prepare data and reports for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Maintain ERP system data including part numbers, supplier records, and purchase orders
• Follow up on open and past-due orders with suppliers
• Support supplier forecasting activities
• Assist with demand change reviews and coordinate expediting as required
• Provide support for ongoing Global Procurement initiatives and projects          

We are excited about you if you have:

• 2 year business related degree or purchasing experience preferred

• Experience with manufacturing environments and MRP systems preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook

Travel:

• This position may travel between the Lewiston and Winona facilities.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Office setting

Salary : $17 - $19